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The storm drain kitten after being rescued, dried off and fed. (Courtesy Buzzy Stafford)
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Combined effort saves storm drain kitten

August 25, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Combined effort saves storm drain kitten

It wasn’t a cat in a tree, but a kitten in a storm drain that brought firefighters and other animal lovers to downtown Whiteville Tuesday. It took the efforts of store employees, Public Works, Emergency [Read More]

Some students were more enthusiastic than others at starting the new enthusiastic year today (Monday).
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School starts for 2021-22 year

August 23, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on School starts for 2021-22 year

City and county schools resumed classes today across Columbus County. Parents are reminded that masks are now required for anyone inside a class or school building, regardless of vaccination status. The sheriff’s office also urged [Read More]

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Honey Festival honors tiny winged heroes 

August 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Honey Festival honors tiny winged heroes 

A sweet celebration of a vital part of nature is set for Whiteville on Sept. 11. The N. C. Honey Festival highlights the significance of bees in the environment, celebrates honey and honey products, encourages [Read More]

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Honey Fest Pancake Supper supports Suicide Prevention

August 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Honey Fest Pancake Supper supports Suicide Prevention

The Honey Festival pancake supper will provide breakfast for supper and support a good cause this year. The 2021 North Carolina Honey Festival Charity Pancake Sale is set for Sept. 7 at Central Missionary Baptist [Read More]

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The Good News for Aug. 21-27

August 21, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 21-27

Kids are headed back to school this week with masks in hand, but there will be plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air this season. Make sure to renew those hunting [Read More]

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Rodeo brings out big crowds at Lake

August 16, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Rodeo brings out big crowds at Lake

Broncs, bulls and barrel racing made for two big nights at Lake Waccamaw this weekend.The Southeastern Gospel Music Association sponsored a pro rodeo at the Boys and Girls Home, with all proceeds going the home. [Read More]

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The Good News for Aug. 14-20

August 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 14-20

Parents and students maybe gearing up for school this fall, but Columbus County is not without a work hard, play harder mentality for this season. With lots to see and do, folks around the community [Read More]

There were cheers, pom-poms, airhorns and applause for the Whiteville DYB World Series winners Tuesday as they had a parade through downtown.
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Whiteville honors DYB champs

August 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville honors DYB champs

The Whiteville Majors were honored with a parade and at the Whiteville City Council Tuesday night as part of continuing accolades for their World Series win. The team will also be honored, along with the [Read More]

Mayor Daniel Hilburn reads the resolution honoring the DYB World Champion Riegelwood team Tuesday.
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DYB champs honored at Lake

August 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DYB champs honored at Lake

Cheers rang out in Lake Waccamaw Town Hall Tusday evening as the Riegelwood Dixie Youth Boys baseball team was honored.  The team, known as “The Wood,” became N.C. State Division II champions back in July. [Read More]

Dameron's Drug Store has been a fissure in Tabor City for years.
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Tabor drug store help schools

August 10, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor drug store help schools

Helping the community has been a staple part of Dameron Drug ever since they opened their doors in 1946. H.G. “Doc” Dameron moved to Tabor in 1946. He then purchased the Prince Drug Store from [Read More]

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Back to School block party Friday

August 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Back to School block party Friday

Sandy Plains Baptist Church will be having a back-to-school block party this coming Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be music, food, and a school supply give-a-way. There will be an outside [Read More]

Christopher Gower in front of his art gallery and tattoo parlor.
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Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

August 10, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

An art studio on in Tabor City offers peace, beauty and tattoos. Local artist Christopher Gower has settled into his art studio in downtown Tabor City after a long and continuing pandemic. He welcomes visitors [Read More]

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The Good News for Aug. 7-13

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 7-13

Folks who have been cooped up since 2020 have plenty of events and activities to look forward to, and many in the county are counting their blessings, while others are being a blessing.  • Quintay [Read More]

It's hard to tell who was happiest during several of the adoptions Saturday.
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Shelter holds adoption fair

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shelter holds adoption fair

Saturday was “Gotcha Day” for a number of animals at the Columbus Animal Protective Services shelter.A number of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens went to new homes during the special Saturday event.We’ll have more on [Read More]

Despite the heat, equestrians from across the area turned out Saturday for the Reed family benefit at Lake Waccamaw.
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Benefit show raises money for family

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Benefit show raises money for family

David Reed and his family are well-known for their work on the new fence and the riding rings at the Boys and Girls Home event center. They’re also familiar faces whenever there’s an equestrian event [Read More]

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Community prayer for schools Aug. 15

July 30, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Community prayer for schools Aug. 15

The local faith community is coming together Aug. 15 to join in prayer for the coming school year.  This effort of faith was put into place by Dr. Dave Heller and Rev. Willard McPherson a [Read More]

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